Bill Text: CT SB00794 | 2013 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: An Act Concerning Liability For Damage Caused By A Dog.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-30 - Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary [SB00794 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2013-SB00794-Introduced.html

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General Assembly		Proposed Bill No. 794
January Session, 2013		LCO No. 1051
Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY
Introduced by:
SEN. CHAPIN, 30th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DOG.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That sections 22-355 and 22-357 of the general statutes be amended to (1) clarify that the owner or keeper of a dog that does damage to the companion animal of another is liable for the expense of veterinary care, the fair monetary value of the companion animal and the burial expenses for the companion animal, and (2) establish a similar calculation of monetary damages for damage done by a dog to livestock and poultry.

Statement of Purpose:

To clarify the calculation of monetary damages for damages to animals and poultry caused by a dog.